Denzil "Bubby" Bratton
Born: Fri., May 19, 1944
Died: Thu., Jul. 21, 2011
Graveside Service
10:00 AM Thu., Jul. 28, 2011
Location: Fairview Cemetery
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BRATTON, Denzil "Bubby", age 67, of Gratis, OH. passed away Thurs. July 21, 2011 in Hospice of Dayton. He went to sleep peacefully and without pain. He was born in Gratis on May 19, 1944 to Marcus and Mary (Cummins) Bratton. He was a graduate of Gratis High School. He served as a Gratis Township trustee for 38 years. He was also Mayor of Gratis for 4 years. He was always on hand to help whoever needed it. He was a lifelong resident of Gratis and continued to live in his childhood home, adding many improvements. It is a beautiful welcoming site when you enter into Gratis. Bubby was employed at Camden Ready Mix for 29 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents and a younger brother, Marcus Paul. Surviving are 3 sisters, Minda Brown, of Gratis, who devoted her time and love taking care of him, Cinda Hamm, of Gratis and Linda Creech, of Lewisburg and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M. Thurs. July 28, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, OH. Our special thanks to Hospice of Dayton for their loving care. Donations in Bubs memory can be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH. or charity of your choosing. For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com
Charitable donations may be made in Denzil "Bubby"'s memory to the following organization:
Hospice of Dayton
324 Wilmington Av. Dayton, Ohio 45420
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Ralph and Joyce Combs
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Posted Fri July 22, 2011
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Minda and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of "Bubby's" passing. He was a great guy! We enjoyed his wit so much. He was a great asset to the Village of Gratis. He will be sadly missed!
May God comfort you and hold you in His loving arms.
Ralph , Joyce and Family
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Rosemary Back Spence
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Posted Fri July 22, 2011
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we had 12 years together at Gratis & graduated...so sorry for the loss...he will be missed by all that knew him. God Bless all the family is my prayers. Another angel has gone home. Gone but not forgotten.
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Richard and Dolly Bair
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Posted Sat July 23, 2011
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To Bub's Family,
Bubby will be missed by many and always remembered. He contributed to so much for the township and for his village, more than most people will ever realize. He always left things better than when he found them. We will all miss Bub. Thank you Bubby for all that you did.
Dick and Dolly Bair
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Cindy Risner
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Posted Sun July 24, 2011
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I had just started to know Bubby these last few years. Bubby meant so much to my fiance- his "grandson" Mikie Barber He was so important to Mikie all these years and Bubby has always been his role model for giving back and having a role in politics and citizenship.
Thank you to Bubby''s sisters for caring for him in his last days with us.
Cindy Risner
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Vicki & Corey Blankenship
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Posted Sun July 24, 2011
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To the family of "Bubby" Bratton,
It was a very sad day to hear of Bubby's passing. Bubby was a very special, kind and caring person. He was especially a good friend to my son Corey. Bubby guided him, listened to him, and taught him so much. It is with a very heavy heart we say good bye and know Bubby will be missed. He was special. We extend our sympathies to Bubby's family and wish God's speed to Bubby for now there will be another angel in heaven. He will be missed but not forgotten.
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Patty Lincoln
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Posted Sun July 24, 2011
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To Bubby's Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. He will be missed by many.
From the families of:
Mae (Pelling) Custer
Patty (Custer) & Abe Lincoln
Harold (Sonny) Custer, Jr.
Michael Custer, Sr.
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Larry & Carrie (Peanut) Matthews
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Posted Mon July 25, 2011
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Minda & Family, Bubby was a great person and always treated me with respect. He will be greatly missed. If there is anything we can do for your family, please let us know. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May he rest in peace now. Carrie (Peanut) Longworth-Matthews
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David Schilling,Marjorie DeGarmo.
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Posted Wed July 27, 2011
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Minda & Family,Mother and I would like to send our deepest sympathy's to all,over the loss of your Loving Brother Bubby.He was a wonderful person,and will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.David Schilling,Marjorie (Schilling) DeGarmo.
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Jim Miller - Bellbrook
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Posted Wed July 27, 2011
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This is a note from a long-time ago (1940''s +) neighbor of the Bratton family and someone who Bubby had helped in getting information that was much appreciated. I wanted at this time to offer my condolences to the family.. The Miller family of Willard and Ruth, Lois Jean and I enjoyed being neighbors of Marc and Mary, when the girls were very young and later also knowing the boys. Bubby certainly contributed to Gratis over the years in many ways.
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